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Best Public Golf Courses in Georgia

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  1. 1University Of Georgia Golf CourseAthens · University · Est. 1968Robert Trent Jones Sr.8.4Destination★ 4.7Online Golfer Rating
    207 reviews from GolfPass
  2. 2Arrowhead Pointe Golf ClubElberton · Municipal · Est. 2001Bob Walker8.4Destination★ 4.7Online Golfer Rating
    1,044 reviews from GolfPass
  3. 3Sea Island Golf Club - SeasideSt Simons Island · Resort · Est. 1929Walter Travis (first nine, c. 1927) and Harry Colt with Charles Alison (Seaside nine, 1928-29); rebuilt and combined into the modern 18 by Tom Fazio, consulting with Davis Love III (1999)8.3Destination★ 4.9Online Golfer Rating
    18 reviews from GolfPass
  4. 4Achasta Golf ClubDahlonega · Resort · Est. 2000Jack Nicklaus8.1Destination★ 4.6Online Golfer Rating
    297 reviews from GolfPass
  5. 5Bear's Best AtlantaSuwanee · Public · Est. 2002Jack Nicklaus7.9Destination★ 4.1Online Golfer Rating
    986 reviews from GolfPass
  6. 6Reynolds Lake Oconee - The OconeeGreensboro · Resort · Est. 2002Rees Jones7.8Destination★ 4.4Online Golfer Rating
    13 reviews from GolfPass
  7. 7Barnsley ResortAdairsville · Resort · Est. 1999Jim Fazio7.7Destination★ 4.7Online Golfer Rating
    195 reviews from GolfPass
  8. 8Sea Island Golf Club - PlantationSt Simons Island · Resort · Est. 1928Walter Travis (original); later Rees Jones and Davis Love III / Love Golf Design (2019)7.7Destination★ 4.5Online Golfer Rating
    11 reviews from GolfPass
  9. 9Reynolds Lake Oconee - Great WatersGreensboro · Resort · Est. 1992Jack Nicklaus7.7Destination★ 4.3Online Golfer Rating
    15 reviews from GolfPass
  10. 10Harbor ClubGreensboro · Semi-private · Est. 1991Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish7.6Destination★ 4.5Online Golfer Rating
    258 reviews from GolfPass
  11. 11Reynolds Lake Oconee - The NationalGreensboro · Resort · Est. 1997Tom Fazio7.5Destination★ 4.7Online Golfer Rating
    3 reviews from GolfPass
  12. 12Forest Hills Golf ClubAugusta · Public · Est. 1926Donald Ross (1926); redesigned by Arnold Palmer Design Company (2004)6.9Memorable★ 4.3Online Golfer Rating
    751 reviews from GolfPass
  13. 13Lanier Islands Legacy Golf CourseLake Lanier Islands · ResortBilly Fuller6.9Memorable★ 4.6Online Golfer Rating
    732 reviews from GolfPass
  14. 14Echelon Golf ClubAlpharetta · Semi-privateRees Jones6.8Memorable★ 4.5Online Golfer Rating
    796 reviews from GolfPass
  15. 15Cherokee Run Golf ClubConyers · Semi-private · Est. 1995Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay6.7Memorable★ 4.5Online Golfer Rating
    1,463 reviews from GolfPass
  16. 16King & Prince Golf CourseSt. Simons · Resort · Est. 1989Joe Lee6.7Memorable★ 4.7Online Golfer Rating
    1,343 reviews from GolfPass
  17. 17Reynolds Lake Oconee - The PreserveGreensboro · Resort · Est. 1988Bob Cupp6.7Memorable★ 4.0Online Golfer Rating
    4 reviews from GolfPass
  18. 18Brasstown Valley Resort & SpaYoung Harris · State · Est. 1995Denis Griffiths6.5Memorable★ 4.6Online Golfer Rating
    269 reviews from GolfPass
  19. 19Sanctuary Golf ClubWaverly · Semi-private · Est. 2006Love Golf Design and Fred Couples6.5Memorable★ 4.8Online Golfer Rating
    579 reviews from GolfPass
  20. 20Cateechee Golf ClubHartwell · Public · Est. 1997Mike Young6.5Memorable★ 4.7Online Golfer Rating
    268 reviews from GolfPass
  21. 21Meadow Links At George T BagbyFort Gaines · Public · Est. 1998Willard Byrd6.5Memorable★ 4.6Online Golfer Rating
    265 reviews from GolfPass
  22. 22Bobby Jones Golf ClubAtlanta · Municipal · Est. 1932Bob Cupp (2018 reversible redesign)6.5Memorable★ 4.2Online Golfer Rating
    238 reviews from GolfPass
  23. 23Charlie Yates Golf CourseAtlanta · Public · Est. 1930Donald Ross (1928); redesigned by Rees Jones (1998)6.5Memorable★ 4.1Online Golfer Rating
    596 reviews from GolfPass
  24. 24Chicopee Woods Golf Course - School/VillageGainesville · County · Est. 19916.4Playable★ 4.5Online Golfer Rating
    2,107 reviews from GolfPass
  25. 25Chicopee Woods Golf Course - Mill/SchoolGainesville · County · Est. 19916.4Playable★ 4.5Online Golfer Rating
    2,107 reviews from GolfPass
  26. 26Reunion Country ClubHoschton · Public · Est. 2001Michael Riley6.3Playable★ 4.3Online Golfer Rating
    1,377 reviews from GolfPass
  27. 27Bartram Trail Golf ClubEvans · Public · Est. 2005Rick Robbins6.3Playable★ 4.4Online Golfer Rating
    557 reviews from GolfPass
  28. 28Hampton Golf VillageCumming · Public · Est. 2000Clyde Johnston6.3Playable★ 4.3Online Golfer Rating
    1,569 reviews from GolfPass
  29. 29Bull Creek Golf Course - West CourseMidland · Municipal · Est. 1972Joe Lee and Ward Northrup6.3Playable★ 4.4Online Golfer Rating
    166 reviews from GolfPass
  30. 30The Club At Osprey CoveSt. Marys · Resort · Est. 1990Mark McCumber6.3Playable★ 4.6Online Golfer Rating
    444 reviews from GolfPass
  31. 31Chicopee Woods Golf Course - Village/MillGainesville · County · Est. 19916.3Playable★ 4.5Online Golfer Rating
    2,107 reviews from GolfPass
  32. 32Chateau Elan Golf Club - Chateau CourseBraselton · Public · Est. 1989Denis Griffiths6.2Playable★ 4.3Online Golfer Rating
    904 reviews from GolfPass
  33. 33Butternut Creek Golf CourseBlairsville · PublicBill Watts6.2Playable★ 4.4Online Golfer Rating
    482 reviews from GolfPass
  34. 34Highland Walk At Victoria BryantRoyston · Public6.2Playable★ 4.4Online Golfer Rating
    698 reviews from GolfPass
  35. 35Stonebridge Golf ClubRome · Public · Est. 1994Arthur L. Davis6.2Playable★ 4.5Online Golfer Rating
    480 reviews from GolfPass
  36. 36Jekyll Island Golf Club - Pine LakesJekyll Island · State · Est. 1968Dick Wilson & Joe Lee6.2Playable★ 4.2Online Golfer Rating
    416 reviews from GolfPass
  37. 37The Lakes Golf Course at Laura S. Walker State ParkWaycross · State · Est. 1996Steve Burns6.2Playable★ 4.4Online Golfer Rating
    633 reviews from GolfPass
  38. 38Crystal Lake Golf & Country ClubHampton · Semi-private · Est. 2006Denis Griffiths6.1Playable★ 4.2Online Golfer Rating
    1,082 reviews from GolfPass
  39. 39Chestatee Golf ClubDawsonville · Public · Est. 1999Denis Griffiths6.1Playable★ 4.2Online Golfer Rating
    1,041 reviews from GolfPass
  40. 40Ashton Hills Golf ClubCovington, · Semi-private · Est. 1997Desmond Muirhead6.1Playable★ 4.4Online Golfer Rating
    1,101 reviews from GolfPass
  41. 41Heritage Oaks Golf ClubBrunswick · Semi-privateMike Young6.1Playable★ 4.4Online Golfer Rating
    592 reviews from GolfPass
  42. 42Crosswinds Golf ClubSavannah · Public · Est. 2000Mike Kistler6.1Playable★ 4.3Online Golfer Rating
    811 reviews from GolfPass
  43. 43Sapelo Hammock Golf ClubShellman Bluff · Semi-privateRusty Simmons6.1Playable★ 4.5Online Golfer Rating
    1,137 reviews from GolfPass
  44. 44Club At Savannah HarborSavannah · Semi-private · Est. 1999Robert (Bob) Cupp & Sam Snead5.9Playable★ 4.3Online Golfer Rating
    1,078 reviews from GolfPass
  45. 45Callaway Gardens - Lake ViewPine Mountain · Resort · Est. 1963Dick Wilson and Joe Lee5.9Playable★ 4.1Online Golfer Rating
    491 reviews from GolfPass
  46. 46College Park Municipal Golf CourseCollege Park · Municipal · Est. 19295.9Playable★ 4.2Online Golfer Rating
    450 reviews from GolfPass
  47. 47Browns Mill Golf CourseAtlanta · Municipal · Est. 1970George Cobb5.8Playable★ 3.8Online Golfer Rating
    768 reviews from GolfPass
  48. 48Legacy Golf LinksSmyrna · Public · Est. 1993Larry Nelson5.7Playable★ 4.3Online Golfer Rating
    800 reviews from GolfPass
  49. 49Jekyll Island Golf Club - Great DunesJekyll Island · Public · Est. 1928Walter Travis5.6Playable★ 3.6Online Golfer Rating
    42 reviews from GolfPass
  50. 50Wolf Creek Golf CourseAtlanta · Public · Est. 2001Mike Young5.6Playable★ 4.0Online Golfer Rating
    1,287 reviews from GolfPass

How we rank

Public courses only — anyone can book a tee time (public, municipal, resort, semi-private, university). Each course gets a Formula 18 Golf Total Score out of 10 with one word (Legendary, Destination, Memorable, Playable, Unsolved), cited on its page. Not enough to go on yet? It reads Uncharted. Expert lists, golfer stars, challenge, access and threads make the score. A notable architect and a real story add bonus points, and missing ones never count against a course. See the full formula →
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